The recent news of The Hotel Jerome in Aspen, Colorado being scheduled for foreclosure and auction on January 27 of 2010 does have some silver lining, it gives us a chance to be reminded of how special this property is and what a vital part of Aspen’s history it has left.

The Hotel Jerome is currently run by Rock Resorts, the same company that runs The Arrabelle in Vail and the Lodge at Vail, which is a wholly- owned subsidiary of Vail Resorts, Inc. The current unpaid balance on the Hotel Jerome is up to $36,292,781 and on Thursday of last week The Pitkin County Treasurer’s Office filed a “notice of election and demand for sale” on the property because of the debt.

“The covenants of said deed of trust have been violated due to the failure to make the final payment due at the maturity date,” the notice said. (Aspen Times)

For those of you who are not familiar with The Jerome Hotel it is a must see in Aspen, Colorado and a valuable portrayal of the rare and elegant history of Aspen.

Built in 1889, the 92-bedrooom hotel is known worldwide for its impeccable guest services, luxurious accommodations, delicate ambiance, and historical relevance. Located off the main street in downtown Aspen it is at the base of Aspen Mountain surrounded by boutiques, art galleries, Aspen dining and nightlife. Originally owned by Jerome Wheeler, the owner of New York City’s Macy’s department store there is no detail left untouched in The Jerome.

Each room is spacious, each bed is laid with down comforters and feather pillows, and the hand carved armoires in every room are complimented by touches of beautiful light fixtures and old world charm. The lavish bathrooms are complete with oversized bathtubs, walk in showers, marble vanity’s and fluffy robes. Also, included in your stay is complimentary airport service from Aspen Airport and transportation to anywhere you may want to go in Aspen including the mountain, a wonderfully intimate outdoor heated pool and Jacuzzi, two fine dining restaurants and two bars to enjoy your après ski activities in.

The Hotel Jerome is a Landmark in the mountain history of Colorado and took part in setting the standard of poise in Aspen Colorado. While the future is unknown the past is clear and our hats are off to the property itself for keeping its integrity and representing that humble elegance Aspen will always be known for.

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